Core Values
MDS-RELY Center utilizes rigorous data science methods and analytics to improve product reliability and lifetime. The center accomplishes this objective by fostering long term relationships between Industry, Academia and Government entities.
Cutting-Edge Research and Cost-Effective Innovation
- Gain early access to innovative research and emerging technologies from Case Western and Pitt.
- Select research projects to align with your industry’s needs and challenges.
- Benefit from pooled research funding and NSF cost-sharing for cost-effective R&D
Networking and Industry Collaboration
- Connect with a cross-disciplinary network of industry partners, government labs, and academic researchers.
- Build strategic relationships through regular meetings, project discussions, and seminars with potential collaborators and customers.
Collaboration and Talent Recruitment
- Collaborate with leading professors, researchers, and students from Case Western and Pitt.
- Hire top undergraduate, Master’s and PhD students for internships, co-ops, and full-time positions, ensuring a steady pipeline of highly skilled talent.
High ROI
- Benefit from membership fees without indirect costs.
- Stay competitive by adopting breakthrough innovations from academic research.
- Achieve a high return on investment (ROI) through direct access to research and accelerated product development.
Intellectual Property and Faster Commercialization
- Access shared IP with non-exclusive, royalty-free licenses to reduce development costs.
- Collaborate on joint IP development to accelerate innovation and product commercialization.
Access to Facilities and Software
- Use advanced university facilities, minimizing the need for costly in-house equipment.
- Access state-of-the-art tools for research in materials science, manufacturing, and data science.
- Utilize robust, tested software and sample datasets.